Sherwood Valley Rancheria (Sherwood Valley's Tobacco Initiative)
About This Partner/Organization
The Sherwood Valley Tobacco Initiative will address tobacco related health disparities
through the following three objectives: To engage the tribal members in education to
voluntarily adopt a no smoking policy in their homes and by doing so, the hope is to
reduce the amount of tobacco use and provide a healthier indoor environment for our
tribal families. The creation and facilitation of a tribal tobacco youth coalition will promote
the importance of ceremonial/traditional tobacco use versus commercial tobacco use.
The youth coalition will provide an opportunity for learning and building leadership skills
for the youth to effectively educate their peers and advocate for tobacco control issues
on our tribal lands and beyond. The adoption and implementation of a 100% smoke-free
outdoor recreational facilities, venues and areas that are owned by the tribe will allow for
much needed education and enforcement of the policy coupled with addressing and
reducing tobacco litter.